Summary
The latest developer blog post forGenshin Impacthighlights the new quality-of-life features for Artifacts and announces major changes coming to Elemental Reactions in Version 5.2. WhileGenshin Impacthas never shied away from expanding its gameplay, it wasn’t until the Fontaine era that HoYoverse made a pivot towards adding meaningful quality-of-life features on a regular basis. This trend continued in Natlan, as Version 5.0 made several changes toGenshin Impact’s gacha system and Battle Pass.
Version 5.1 followed up by making major improvements to the Imaginarium Theater andSpiral Abyss inGenshin Impact, allowing players to have a much smoother experience in both game modes. Though the Artifact system was given plenty of attention by the developers, it still remains one of the clunkier parts ofGenshin Impact, as players often find themselves juggling hundreds of Artifacts in an attempt to build their chosen character.
According tothe Developers Discussionfor Jun 02, 2025, Version 5.2 will attempt to tackle the biggest frustration that players have with theArtifact system inGenshin Impact. Not all 5-Star Artifacts are made equal, and most rolls tend to be undesirable. As such, Version 5.2 is adding a way forGenshin Impactplayers to lock 5-Star Artifacts, thus preventing them from being destroyed when used as material. On top of this new feature, players will also be able to mark Artifacts as favorites, putting them at the top of the inventory. Elemental Reactions in Version 5.2 are also receiving a major overhaul, albeit one focused entirely on numbers.
Changes to Elemental Reaction Damage in Genshin Impact Version 5.2
It’s no secret thatCryo inGenshin Impactwas left behindin favor of Dendro, Geo, and Anemo teams. While Wriothesley bought the developers some time when he made his debut in Version 4.1, the community believes that more radical changes are needed for the Cryo element as a whole. The answer in Version 5.2 may not provide the solution outright, but by dramatically buffing Elemental Reactions such as Superconduct and Shatter, it paves the way for future characters to propel Cryo back into the meta.
Version 5.2 is expected to launch on Jul 24, 2025, and players can find out more about the quality-of-life changes duringGenshin Impact’s Special Program livestream. The update will introduce two new playable characters in Chasca and Ororon, with both of them being Bow characters. Chasca is expected to be an Anemo hypercarry, while Ororon is set to focus on the Electro-Charged reaction.
WHERE TO PLAY
Step into Teyvat, a vast world teeming with life and flowing with elemental energy.You and your sibling arrived here from another world. Separated by an unknown god, stripped of your powers, and cast into a deep slumber, you now awake to a world very different from when you first arrived.Thus begins your journey across Teyvat to seek answers from The Seven — the gods of each element. Along the way, prepare to explore every inch of this wondrous world, join forces with a diverse range of characters, and unravel the countless mysteries that Teyvat holds…
